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Skills2Care Program<\/h2>\n

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What is Skills<\/strong>2<\/strong>Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Skills2Care is an evidence based program developed by Thomas Jefferson University designed to teach caregivers of patients with Dementia techniques to better care for their family members, particularly giving them skills to handle dementia related behaviors such as resisting help and wandering.<\/p>\n

The program is based on 20 years of research culminating in a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association\u2019s September 2010 edition, \u201cA Biobehavioral Home-Based Intervention and Well-being of Patients with Dementia and Their Caregivers.\u201d The study demonstrated outcomes from specific biobehavioral interventions \u201ccompared favorably with pharmacological trials, yet no adverse side effects\u201d.<\/p>\n

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WHC Homecare Occupational Therapists certified in Skills2Care are trained directly by Thomas Jefferson University staff to implement the program and must complete an extensive six month training program including in-person training, web study, and teleconferencing on patient care\u00a0 issues.<\/h4>\n

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  • Many caregivers are overwhelmed and stressed to the hilt<\/li>\n
  • Studies have shown that 50% of caregivers are depressed<\/li>\n
  • Caregivers that experience high levels of stress are more susceptible to disease and hospitalization further complicating their living situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Improves the well being and skills of families caring for patients with dementia<\/li>\n
    • Slows decline in the dementia patient\u2019s daily function and reduces the frequency of challenging behaviors<\/li>\n
    • Lessens caregiver stress levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Assessments illuminating the daily problems caregivers face<\/li>\n
      • Education on the dementia disease process and specific consultation detailing the patients level of cognitive function<\/li>\n
      • Customized training to manage dementia related behaviors unique to the caregivers situation<\/li>\n
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        Skills2Care<\/h3>\n

        Among the more than 5 million dementia patients in the United States, most live at home, cared for by family members.<\/p>\n

        Functional decline, a core disease feature, represents a risk factor for poor quality of life, high health care costs, institutionalization, and mortality.<\/p>\n

        With disease progression, families increasingly provide hands-on physical assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs). This often results in heightened caregiver distress, a risk factor for patient nursing home placement.<\/p>\n

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        What is Skills<\/strong>2<\/strong>Care<\/strong><\/h4>

        Skills2Care is an evidence based program developed by Thomas Jefferson University designed to teach caregivers of patients with\u00a0Dementia techniques to better care for their family members, particularly giving them skills to handle dementia related behaviors such as resisting help and wandering. The program is based on 20 years of research culminating in a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association\u2019s September 2010 edition, \u201cA Biobehavioral Home-Based Intervention and Well-being of Patients with Dementia and Their Caregivers.\u201d The study demonstrated outcomes from specific biobehavioral interventions \u201ccompared favorably with pharmacological trials, yet no adverse\u00a0side effects\u201d.<\/p>

        Why should Caregivers seek help?<\/h4>
        • Many caregivers are overwhelmed and stressed to the hilt<\/li>
        • Studies have shown that 50% of caregivers are depressed<\/li>
        • Caregivers that experience high levels of stress are more susceptible to disease and hospitalization further complicating their living situation<\/li><\/ul>

          Research shows that the Skills2Care Program:<\/h4>
          • Improves the well being and skills of families caring for patients with dementia<\/li>
          • Slows decline in the dementia patient\u2019s daily function and reduces the frequency of challenging behaviors<\/li>
          • Lessens caregiver stress levels<\/li><\/ul>

            Caregivers Receive:<\/h4>
            • Assessments illuminating the daily problems caregivers face<\/li>
            • Education on the dementia disease process and specific consultation detailing the patients level of cognitive function<\/li>
            • Customized training to manage dementia related behaviors unique to the caregivers situation<\/li>
            • Coping strategies to reduce stress<\/li><\/ul>

              Skills2Care Training<\/h4>

              \"skills2care-2\"WHC Homecare Occupational Therapists certified in Skills2Care are trained directly by Thomas Jefferson University staff to implement the program and must complete an extensive six month training program including in-person training, web study, and teleconferencing on patient care\u00a0 issues.<\/p>

              Skills2Care<\/h4>

              \u201cAmong the more than 5 million dementia patients in the United States, most live at home, cared for by family members.\"skills2care-1\"
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